OTT-LITE Natural Light Supplement Orchid Growth Lamp

Wednesday, October 15th 2008

Give indoor orchids the best growing conditions to coax out their magnificent blooms again and again with OTT-LITE’s Natural Light Supplement Orchid Growth Lamp. Created by renowned photobiologist Dr. John Ott, the lamp’s 13-watt bulb reproduces the specific wavelengths of natural daylight in a gentle, low-heat form to help plants flourish without fear of damage. The bulb is also much more energy efficient than standard incandescent bulbs,... 

Andersen and Renewal by Andersen Products Receive Leading Indoor Air Quality Certification

Friday, October 10th 2008

Whether you’re engaged in remodeling or new construction, with Andersen and Renewal by Andersen you can rest assured you’re buying products that contribute to a healthier living environment. Andersen® windows and doors and Renewal by Andersen® replacement windows have received Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Indoor Advantage™ Gold certification for indoor air quality. This level of certification meets North America’s strictest indoor... 

CEMEX Statement in Light of Current Market Conditions

Friday, October 10th 2008

In light of the current extraordinary market conditions, CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V. would like to take this opportunity to assure the market that our business model continues to be intact and the capital structure of the company remains unchanged. We wish to reaffirm to the market that we have slightly exceeded our guidance for third quarter and that we remain in compliance at the end of the third quarter with our financial covenant test. As of September... 

Advantages and Use KT-Module scaffolding system

Friday, October 3rd 2008

Efficiency optimized: through reduction of investment expenses, working hours, logistics, material, warehousing and transport. - The KT – Module “ONE FOR ALL” scaffolding system is suitable for every application. - No more investment in different scaffolding systems (for instance support and frame scaffolding). - Fewer parts and higher material durability signifies increased productivity. - Low start up investment costs with the... 

New BOMAG Asphalt Pavers Feature Low-Profile Engine Hood

Wednesday, October 1st 2008

The redesigned BF814 and BF815 pavers from BOMAG now feature a low-profile engine hood for improved operator visibility. Both the engine and hood have been lowered six inches to give the operator a better view of both sides of the machine. Built with UNIMAT 2 screed assemblies, the BF814 and BF815 offer 8- to 14-foot and 8- to 15-foot standard paving widths, respectively. The new pavers are able to handle a wide variety of applications – from... 

Micro Bank to Expand Its Distribution Network of Alkali Water Ionizer to Global Market

Monday, September 29th 2008

Micro Bank Co., Ltd., a global leader of electrolysis system development in South Korea, announced today that they will begin a global distribution of its popular Alkali Water Ionizer named ‘CLION Series’ for consumer market. Micro Bank’s CLION series feature high quality two-filter method for purifying the water and an exclusive electrolyzer to divide the purified water into the anode and cathode side. The anode side produces acidic ionized... 

Schindler Award jury names top ten projects

Sunday, September 28th 2008

After a week of intense deliberations, the international jury judging the Schindler Award for Architecture 2007/08 “Access for All” has nominated ten projects. These will be presented at the Award ceremony in Lucerne on November 14, 2008. One winner and four runners-up will be awarded cash prizes at the ceremony and three schools’ prizes will also be announced. The jury also made special mention of four additional projects because... 

Hire Industry Acclaim for Hanix 5.5 Tonne Mini Excavator

Thursday, September 25th 2008

As the first volume shipments of the new mid-range H55DR mini excavator arrive in the UK, Hanix report enthusiastic reception from hire industry bosses. The new generation D series machine from Japan is engineered to deliver outstanding reliability for maximum availability and trouble free performance in tough conditions. It promises low service and maintenance cost, a long working life and good residual value for low overall lifetime costs of ownership. For... 

Envision Solar Creates LifeVillage(TM) Modular Structures with Self-Contained Electricity and Water Treatment for Use in Areas with Limited Infrastructure

Thursday, September 25th 2008

Envision Solar International announces the launch of its latest product designed to integrate clean power into buildings and communities. Envision Solar is claiming a trademark of the term and design of the LifeVillage™, a modular self-contained “infrastructure in a crate” that can provide critical utilities in even the most remote areas of the planet. A demonstration project featuring the LifeVillage™ is planned for installation in Cote d’Ivoire,... 

Planon Positioned in Leaders Quadrant in Magic Quadrant

Friday, September 19th 2008

Planon was recognized in the Leaders quadrant in Gartner’s 2008 Magic Quadrant for Integrated Workplace Management Systems.(1) According to the report, “Leaders have strength in applications and platform technology, demonstrate a high level of quality in product reliability and service, have strong operational and organizational capabilities and financial stability, have global reach, and offer a strong vision of customer needs reflected...